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Your Councillors |
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Cllr Micheal Abolins
Michael is a journalist and copywriter who has worked for various high-profile magazines, newspapers and blue chip businesses. Currently working for a well-known mobile phone manufacturer.
"Having lived in and around Bath and Bristol for most of my life, I have a firm fondness for the West Country.
Moving to Peasedown St John five years ago, I’ve enjoyed the community spirit I have encountered and have followed the improvement of local services with great interest. Now I’m ready to make my own contribution to village life"
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Cllr Garry Abram
"I have lived in Peasedown St John for almost seven years; I am presently involved with several different groups within the Methodist Church on Bath Road.
I have many reasons for wishing to be part of the future of this village; the main one is to bring the whole village together.
I also believe that by working together; we might just accomplish changes for the better, for all the people living in the village."
Committees: Environment ( Vice Chair)
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Cllr John Bailey - Vice Chair of Policy and General Purposes
"Three generations of my family live in Peasedown, enjoying the quality of village life.
My background is in management in Blue Chip, Financial Services companies, and I have worked voluntarily with local sports clubs, Young Enterprise, Age Concern and Cruse Bereavement Care.
Now I have the time and energy to commit to working as a Parish Councillor. I want to help Peasedown become an even better place for everybody to live, where all age groups can participate in and enjoy the benefits of a strong, well run community."
Committees: Finance, Policy and General Purposes (Vice Chair) |
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Cllr Calvin Bird
"Now virtually retired, I am by Profession a Personnel Manager. I help family and friends complete Tax Returns and provide voluntary business support for a charity.
I am keen to support opportunities for youngsters (Having been a Scout Leader and helped run a youngsters’ Football Club.) I admire those, who give their time to support youngsters.
Parish Councils do not have much money, but what they can do is generate opportunities for all age groups."
Committees: Planning, Finance, Policy and G.P. |
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Cllr Mandy Clarke
"I’ve lived in Peasedown St John since 2000 with my family and have always been active within the village.
I currently volunteer in the Mercy in Action charity shop in the centre of the village.
By becoming a Parish Councillor I hope to help to create a friendly and welcoming place to live. It is a great opportunity to help decide on projects which could enhance and improve our village. I want to make things happen and will happily join a team of hands-on councillors."
Committees: Environment, Planning |
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Cllr Adi Davis
"I have lived in the Bath area since I was a boy and moved to Peasedown St John six years ago. I have enjoyed being part of the village community and wish to see the continued improvement of our local services.
I have always enjoyed motoring and worked as a taxi driver for many years. I currently have my own private hire/chauffeur company. I also work for the largest independent funeral director in Bath."
Committees: Environment, Planning |
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Cllr Jo Davis
"I’ve lived in Peasedown for 14 years, although my extended family has lived here for the last 100 years.
I am 41 years old and have 4 children, from 9 to 19 years old and I work as a Finance Manager in Bristol.
I want to bring Peasedown Parish Council into the 21st century by making it welcoming, easy to contact, active and responsive to all of the villagers – PSJ Council is responsible for spending circ £100,000 of our money each year! I want each resident of Peasedown to feel fully represented by their councillors at all times."
Committees: Environment, Planning |
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Cllr Richard Formby
"I have lived in Carlingcott for more than 20 years - over which time I have been involved in a variety of community activities as my daughter grew-up (playgroup, schools, village celebrations).
I am a Chartered Accountant by profession and work locally, from Bath. I wish to see Carlingcott retain its identity, charm and community.
I am keen to see the Parish Council function in a transparent, sustainable & modern fashion and its monies used sensibly to the proper benefit of residents."
Committees: Finance (Chairman), Environment, P & G |
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Cllr Andrew Fraser
"As a parish councillor I want to be part of the team that encourages cooperation across the villages. In that atmosphere business, agencies and associations can thrive. But more than that; every person has the best chance of happiness and success. A parish council cannot do everything that a village needs, but it can stand up for every worthwhile enterprise. I want to use my experience of school management and voluntary work as a governor in education to help our community evolve and become better at looking after people."
Committees: Environment (Chair), Amenities, Finance, Policy and General Purposes |
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Cllr Charlie Harrison
"I have lived in Peasedown for twenty years and want to be part of the exciting changes which are happening.
I have a legal administration background and want to use some of my skills to aid others both on and off the Parish Council.
I aim to put something back into a community which helped me grow into an open, honest and caring person."
Committees: Amenities |
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Cllr Neil Hopkins - Parish Council Chairman
"I feel priviledged to have been elected as Chairman of the Peasedown St John Parish Council.
I want to serve the Community in which we live and include all groups and individuals previously excluded.
We all have some responsibility for our neighbours and our village - the 17 Parish Councillors you have elected will do their utmost to create a stronger community over their four year term.
The Parish Council needs to be strong in its management of the services for which it currently has responsibility and must prepare to meet the increased challenges which lay ahead." |
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Cllr Sam Hopkins - Vice Chairman Planning
"I moved to Peasedown in 1992 and my three children grew up here. I was thrilled to be elected as a Parish Councillor in May and look forward to helping my fellow Councillors manage our precept in the best way we can."
Committees: Planning (Vice-Chairman), Finance |
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Cllr Eric Lindsay - Parish Council Vice Chairman
"I moved to Peasedown in 1983 and have enjoyed living here ever since. For most of my career I was employed by bus manufacturers and before my retirement in 2005 I was running a chain of bus service centres across the country.
After years of commuting I now find it a joy to live here! I am very aware of what a good place it is to live and want to do my bit to make it even better. I feel very strongly that the Parish Council should be communicating much more with the electorate."
Committees: Amenities (Chairman)
Policy & General Purposes (Chairman) |
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Cllr Kelly Souter
"Being the youngest Parish Councillor I realise there are very few people of my age in local politics and yet there are a lot of young people living in Peasedown and the surrounding area; I hope that I can make their voices heard.
I enjoy living in Peasedown, a place with a good sense of community and feel that the council’s work is to build and foster a caring community."
Committees: Amenities (Vice Chairman), Environment |
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Cllr David Walker
"I’ve lived in Peasedown for 27 years and am the Managing and Financial Director of two locally based companies.
We hope to fulfill our potential as a Parish Council and bring our village up to date and part of the wider community.
Having represented Somerset at Football, Rugby and Cricket in my younger days, I have a great passion for sport and love to watch it whenever I can."
Committees: Amenities, Finance |
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Cllr Karen Walker
"For 38 years of my life I have been proud to call Peasedown ‘home’.
After setting up my own business and raising four children it’s now time to give something back to the community.
I have a strong passion to see Peasedown grow as a community and bring people together."
Committees: Planning (Chairman), Policy and General Purposes
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Cllr Jason Wilber
"I moved to Peasedown with my wife 12 years ago – one of the best decisions I ever made. Peasedown is a great village and I’m looking forward to growing old here. I understand that there are bits that need improving though, and I believe that it’s down to us, as a community, to make those improvements happen. As a councillor I want to use my energy and enthusiasm to make sure things happen and that we all get value for money from our parish council."
Committees: Amenities, Environment, Finance |